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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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      Elite in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Elite in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Dowling is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, and Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis. Dr. Dowling is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      Elite in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carsten Bonnemann is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bonnemann is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Hypotonia, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Advanced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lauren Elman is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Elman is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Neurology
      Advanced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Neurology

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Colin Quinn is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Family Medicine

      Rittenhouse Internal Medicine, PC

      1632 Pine St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Orr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Orr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy

      Penn Neurology Pennsylvania Hospital

      330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Defne Amado is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Amado is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy

      Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine South Pavilion, 2nd Floor

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chafic Karam is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Multifocal Motor Neuropathy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy

      Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susan Matesanz is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matesanz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Matesanz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      3400 Civic Center Blvd, 2nd Floor, South Pavilion, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Brown is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Monomelic Amyotrophy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gihan Tennekoon is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tennekoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brenda Banwell is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Banwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Banwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Family Medicine

      Spectrum Health Services Inc

      5201 Haverford Ave, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Courtney Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Central Core Disease, and Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Internal Medicine
      3401 N Broad St, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wei Zhao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Microsporidiosis, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Family Medicine

      Optum Medical Care Of New Jersey PC

      2 S Black Horse Pike, 
      Mount Ephraim, NJ 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Noah Schmuckler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Ephraim, New Jersey. Dr. Schmuckler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, and Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. Dr. Schmuckler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
      Internal Medicine

      Montgomery County Medical Associates, Ltd.

      1650 Huntingdon Pike, 
      Meadowbrook, PA 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dominick Galluzzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. Dr. Galluzzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Sitosterolemia, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy?

      X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a type of centronuclear myopathy, which is a group of rare, inherited conditions that affect the muscles. XLMTM, specifically, occurs almost exclusively in males and is characterized by progressive muscle weakness (myopathy) and decreased muscle tone (hypotonia) that can range from mild to severe. The muscle problems impair the development of motor skills such as sitting, standing, and walking, and may disrupt primary functions such as breathing and feeding. XLMTM is caused by changes in the MTM1 gene and is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner.

      When should I see a X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor near Philadelphia, PA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctors near Philadelphia, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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